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5 reasons why the Falcons re-signed Kroy Biermann

Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Kory Biermann (71) sports a pair of blood shot red contact lenses during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 25, 2012. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 24-23.. (AP Photo/Don Juan Moore) Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Kroy Biermann (71) sports a pair of blood shot red contact lenses during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 25, 2012. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 24-23.. (AP Photo/Don Juan Moore)

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Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Kory Biermann (71) sports a pair of blood shot red contact lenses during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 25, 2012. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 24-23.. (AP Photo/Don Juan Moore) Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Kroy Biermann (71) sports a pair of blood shot red contact lenses during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 25, 2012. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 24-23.. (AP Photo/Don Juan Moore)
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March 19, 2015

FLOWERY BRANCH – Most folks want to know why the Falcons, who are trying to improve their pass-rush, re-signed defensive end Kroy Biermann on Wednesday.

Here are the five reasons why the Falcons re-signed Biermann:

1. He did lead the worst defense in the league with 4.5 sacks last season.

2. Nobody else wanted him in free agency.

3. Perhaps more of his skills will return in his second year back from Achilles surgery.

4. He could provide depth and help on special teams.

5. He wears those fierce red contacts during the games.

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About the Author

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.

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